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AFB Susceptibility, Custom Drug Panel (1)

Test Code
19585


CPT Codes
87190

Preferred Specimen
Pure culture (safely contained in double walled container) in appropriate culture media


Instructions
In order to perform susceptibility testing to the drugs of choice and to interpret test results, the identification of the isolate is required.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Viable organism
Refrigerated: Viable organism
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Agar Proportion

Setup Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Morning Report available: 30 Days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.